Things get pretty hare-y when rabbit rescue and rehab expert Jules Bridge and her brilliant bunny go undercover to catch a murderer hiding in plain sight . . . When Juliette “Jules” Bridge began caring for rabbits on her beloved Fur Bridge Farm in rural New Hampshire, she never imagined she’d be solving murders with one of them. Not only can her black-and-white rabbit, Bun, communicate with her … rabbit, Bun, communicate with her telepathically, he happens to be a pretty sharp sleuth. Bun comes along as part of a petting pen for a birthday celebration—but for one of the guests, the fun is soon over. Evelyn Montgomery is found lying in the bushes with a knife in her chest, and the distraught hostess begs Jules to help . . .
To her surprise, so does Sheriff Jack Carver—who usually discourages Jules from getting involved in criminal investigations. But now she’s drafted at the last minute to fill in for Evelyn as a judge at a rabbit show, and Jack wants her to go undercover. Yet as she and Bun expose the dark—albeit fluffy—underbelly of the world of rabbit competition, a killer is ready to act as judge, jury, and executioner . . .
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Synopsis:
Things get pretty hare-y when rabbit rescue and rehab expert Jules Bridge and her brilliant bunny go undercover to catch a murderer hiding in plain sight . . .
When Juliette “Jules” Bridge began caring for rabbits on her beloved Fur Bridge Farm in rural New Hampshire, she never imagined she’d be solving murders with one of them. Not only can her black-and-white rabbit, Bun, communicate with her telepathically, he happens to be a pretty sharp sleuth. Bun comes along as part of a petting pen for a birthday celebration—but for one of the guests, the fun is soon over. Evelyn Montgomery is found lying in the bushes with a knife in her chest, and the distraught hostess begs Jules to help . . .
To her surprise, so does Sheriff Jack Carver—who usually discourages Jules from getting involved in criminal investigations. But now she’s drafted at the last minute to fill in for Evelyn as a judge at a rabbit show, and Jack wants her to go undercover. Yet as she and Bun expose the dark—albeit fluffy—underbelly of the world of rabbit competition, a killer is ready to act as judge, jury, and executioner . . . (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and well developed. Jules and Bun work well together and they are ready to solve the murder. They have help from Sheriff Jack Carter, who wants them to go undercover at a rabbit show, just perfect for Jules and Bun. They will need to put their thinking caps on and hopefully they can figure it out before it is too late. Bun will have to get into some tricky situations if they want to solve this one.
The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions pulled me into the story from the very beginning. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is a quick easy read. The mystery was well plotted and there were enough clues to sift through and suspects to consider.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery, with a touch of fantasy. I cannot wait to see what adventure awaits Jules and Bun next.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Juliette “Jules” Bridge and her very special rabbit, Bun, are back and are hopping right into another murder case.
Jules brings her bunnies to a child’s birthday party but before the cake is even served one of the adult guests is found dead in the bushes. Evelyn Montgomery was well known in the rabbit world and Jules had met her when she inquired about having one of her rabbits, Petra, participating in an upcoming contest. With Evelyn out of the picture, Jules has been asked to take her place as a judge for the event. Sheriff Jack Carver is thrilled to have her on the scene with most of his suspects and actually asks her to keep her eyes and ears open and report back to him. Little does he know it will be Bun going undercover in places Jules can’t. His special talents put him in unique places where he uncovers some vital clues.
When I started Left Fur Dead a rabbit sidekick took a little getting used to but starting Who’s Dead, Doc? it seemed absolutely normal. Bun communicates with Jules telepathically but can do so much more. He is also one smart bunny, with clever ideas. Bun does find himself in a perilous situation the hikes up the suspense nicely. His rescuer Jules clearly loves all her rabbits and takes such good care of them but Bun is her special pet. Fur Bridge Farm is quite a place with a vet on-site and a wonderful yarn shop. Veterinarian Jess and Jules have become great friends. In fact, there share some delicious sounding meals quite often. Jules also has a couple of young helpers with fantastic ideas. The characters have all grown since the first book and continue to evolve. The dialogue is realistic, but the interactions between Jules and Bun are priceless.
Who’s Dead, Doc? takes us into the world of Rabbit Shows. I didn’t even know these were a thing but shouldn’t really have been so surprised. The victim crossed paths with many in the rabbit world that really weren’t melancholy about her being dead. The plot twisted around revealing several suspects. There were also some “hare-raising” moments that turned things in a new direction. I loved that the sheriff and Jules worked together for the most part. His wife seemed to influence him to see Jules in a new light and that was refreshing.
Ms. Griffin has written a very entertaining story with charming characters. Who Dead, Doc? is a fine addition to this series and I am looking forward to my next visit with Jules and Bun.
Must read, Truly Original! I am taking A few minutes to think before writing a really solid review because I really really enjoyed this but it was so fabulous I want to convey it properly.
A fun book! After finding a dead body at a birthday party she is entertaining at, Jules and her bunny, Bun, get involved in the investigation. Bun and Jules have a telepathic connection, which makes this an intriguing series. Things get a little dangerous and Bun is bunny-knapped at one point. The rabbit show was entertaining and the search for the killer was intriguing. I enjoyed the characters, storyline, and the rabbits, especially, Bun. I look forward to more adventures with Jules and Bun!!
I enjoyed the previous book and am glad to say that this one isn’t suffering from sophomore slump. It’s as much fun as Left Fur Dead. Having always wanted a rabbit as a child and being told no, I have a soft spot for them. Jules rescues bunnies that have been abused or abandoned, some staying with her and others getting placed in furrever homes. One of the activities for them is doing tricks at events like kids birthday parties and that is how this case starts for the fun pair of sleuths, Jules and her telepathic bunny sidekick, Bun .During the festivities one of the guests turns up dead and Jules is asked to help find the killer. Though the police probably should tell Jules to stay out of it her knowledge of rabbits and all things associated with rabbits make her the person they need on the case.
With help from Bun, Jules follows the killers trail and tries not to become the next victim. I sure learned a lot about rabbits. Though I knew that they could be trained to do tricks I learned a whole lot about rabbit shows. I would love to enter Jules’s world and volunteer to care for her rabbits. Just let me stay on the sidelines when the bodies show up. Jules and Bun do a great job as a pair.
The mystery was a satisfying puzzle with a good supporting cast and enough clues to keep me guessing. It was the perfect rainy day escape.
My thanks to the publisher, Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
competition, law-enforcement, amateur-sleuth, murder-investigation, theft
Excellent cozy with lots learned about the care and other things about bunnies that is not pedantic. The star of the book is Bun, a delightful bunny owned by Jules who runs Fur Bridge Farm and can talk with her telepathically. It’s a good plot with solid characters and even a bunny-napping! Besides the good read, there is lots about using spinning wheels to turn bunny (and other fur) into yarn for knitting, bunny care and rehab when owners tire of their pet, and, most surprising, bunny competition events including agility (think Westminster Dog Shows!). Loved this cozy with a twist!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Kensington Books via NetGalley. Thank you!
This was a fun read and I learned a lot about rabbits. I haven’t read the first book yet but will now. I love that Bun is not a telepathic cat or dog, and you can tell his relationship with Jules is still evolving but very close. The story was well paced with lots of twists and kept my interest all the way through. The characters were interesting as was the Fur Bridge Farm’s setup. Jules is tenacious and, once given the green light to investigate, can’t just let it go when told to stop. She gets in some sticky situations but with Bun’s (and the sheriff’s) help makes it through unscathed. I’m not a big fan of romance in cozies so I was happy that there’s no romantic interest although I could see how one might develop with Adam.
I received an advance copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.